Over 900 students from across the nation for 24 hours of cre
ation\, innovation\, & fun. From seasoned coding veterans to first-time ha
ckers from any major or field\, all are welcome to join. Discover your abi
lity to create change by developing technology to solve real-world problem
s\, working with industry leaders\, and collaborating with your peers.

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Tech Track \nThe standard HackPSU experience.
Learn new skills with workshops in everything from beginners Python to mac
hine learning\, and collaborate with team members to build something aweso
me. We’ll have tons of great mentors and other staff around to help you on
your way. Choose this track if you’re passionate about technology and dev
elopment.

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Business Track\nThe alternative H
ackPSU experience. Here\, you will pitch an innovative solution for a real
-world tech problem facing today’s businesses. As a result\, you have the
opportunity to learn about today’s emerging technologies and collaborate w
ith team members to present something awesome. Choose this track if you’re
passionate about business and consulting.

Parallel to Technica\, the largest all-women and non-binary hackathon in
the nation\, students will participate in the Research track at Tech
nica The weekend event will bring together computing faculty from institu
tions across the state of Maryland to serve as mentors on projects in thei
r research areas. Along with providing hands-on research experience in a d
ynamic hackathon setting\, the weekend workshop will include sessions intr
oducing attendees to the basics of computer science research (CSR) and hig
hlight the exciting opportunities that come with pursuing a graduate degre
e in computer science.

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Who Can Attend?

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We
welcome all women undergraduates from colleges and universities to apply.
Current master’s students considering a PhD program may apply and will be
considered on a case by case basis. Please apply by October 15th<
/strong> for best consideration. Applications will be accepted until Wedne
sday\, October 23th if space is still availible.

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Registrat
ion Process and Fees

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Participants will have two options t
o experience this workshop.

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Students who live more than 15
miles away from College Park\, MD will be provided housing.

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Stud
ents who live on or near the UMD campus (less than 15 miles away from Col
lege Park\, MD) will not be provided housing.

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Housing
does not include Sunday\, 11/10/19. Students are expected to check out Sun
day morning before programming.

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All meals\, snacks\, and sup
plies will be provided for both groups from Friday morning breakfast throu
gh Sunday lunch. Students are responsible for their own transportation to
and from UMCP.

All majors\, minors\, and graduate students completing an IT
degree\, are invited to attend this years IT Career Fair. The IT Career F
air is different from other Temple Career Fairs\, because companies that a
ttend\, are coming specifically to recruit IT students.

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p>This is a pre-approved professional development event a
t an external organization. If you would like to attend\, you can sign up
at: http://go.qlik.com/NAM-17-Q4-EV-NAM-2017-VYW-PHL-OCT24_Reg-LP.html?\n

The MIS department does not handle registration since this is an ext
ernal event. Since this is a pre-approved event\, you do
not have to reach out to the department for pre-approval. Plea
se note: you are only able to receive points for attending pre-approved ex
ternal events\, twice in an academic year.

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T
o receive points after attending\, you must submit a form of documentatio
n. This can be a name badge\, a picture of you at the event\, parking stub
etc.

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Details of the event:

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1. Da
ta stays. Possibilities move.

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You leave data where it is – and dri
ve analytics like never before. Discover how you can bring big data to lif
e with unmatched speed and scale. Learn more about our On Demand App Gener
ation and get a peek at how you can leverage our powerful new enhancements
to deliver smart\, intuitive visualizations like never before.

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2. Open your mind. And potential.

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Learn more about our
open\, hybrid cloud platform. See how Qlik’s roadmap will seamlessly conn
ect on-premise deployments with cloud-based services delivering to you mor
e choice and flexibility to support your changing needs.

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3. Leave your inhibitions behind. At least when it comes to governanc
e.

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Learn why governance doesn’t have to be an inhibitor to innovat
ion and how you can empower the right level of protection for your data dr
iven organizations.

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4. Meet new peers. Gain new insi
ghts.

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Take your expertise further as you connect with Qlik executi
ves\, product experts\, customers\, partners\, and more. You’ll also be th
e first to know about what’s coming next in Qlik innovations.

This is a pre-approved exte
rnal professional development event. You do not need to seek approval to e
arn points for attending. To submit for point approval\, submit proof of a
ttendance-i.e. name badge\, picture of you at the event\, certificate of a
ttendance\, etc.

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Description:

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DragonHacks 2018 is
the best 24 hour hardware-focused hackathon event hosted by Drexel Univers
ity IEEE on Jan 6th – 7th 2018 in the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
. DragonHacks 2018 is bringing in the brightest minds of the world’s best
schools to spend 24 hours to create ground breaking new products from scra
tch!

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We will have more than enough East coast exclusive food and c
affeine to energize hungry and excited hackers. With over $10\,000 in priz
es this year\, your sleepless efforts will be rewarded!

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Hacking be
gins at 2 PM Saturday January 6th right after the 1 PM opening ceremony an
d ends at 2 PM Sunday January 7th. You must submit your project on Devpost
. In order to be eligible for prizes\, you also must participate on the Su
nday judging.

This is a pre-approved external professional development ev
ent. You do not need to seek approval to earn points for attending. To sub
mit for point approval\, submit proof of attendance-i.e. name badge\, pict
ure of you at the event\, certificate of attendance\, etc.

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Is you
r new best friend named Alexa? Chances are good you either received or gav
e an Amazon Echo\, Echo Dot or Google Home device this holiday season. Joi
n us as we explore the technology behind voice AI — where it is today and
where it’s going.\n5:45 Networking and food\n6:15 Welcome and
sponsors\n6:20 Demo: TBA\n6:35 Demo: TBA\n6:50 Tonic Des
ign Co\n7:30 Community discussion followed by Networking\n7:40
Happy Hour

Chris Bobotis\, Director of Immersive at Adobe\,
who oversees the company’s Immersive Media efforts\, will be on hand to p
resent.

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Chris is the software architect for the SkyBox suite of 36
0˚ video and cinematic VR tools\, which Adobe recently acquired from Chris
’ previous company Mettle. Chris co-founded Mettle in 1992 and was Partner
& Creative Director. Mettle transformed the nascent 360˚ VR video industr
y with their SkyBox software plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effe
cts\, providing a dedicated tool set for editing and manipulating 360˚ vid
eo and introducing core features and functionality that had previously bee
n missing from the market.

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Today\, Mettle customers include Facebo
ok\, Google\, Apple\, Samsung\, CNN\, HBO\, New York Times\, NASA\, and vi
rtually all other professional 360˚ content producers. Chris is an advocat
e for immersive storytelling\, and regular presenter at SIGGRAPH\, NAB and
IBC conferences. Chris grew up in Montréal\, and previously worked as a c
reative director\, art director\, illustrator and production manager.

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If you have any questions about the event\, please email Meredith Bla
ze at meredith@temple.edu.

Learn how the Philadelph
ia Flyers integrate data analytics in everyday business operations and lon
g term foresting. You’ll meet top executives in the business analytics dep
artment and have the opportunity to find out how you can get ahead in the
world of sports data analytics.

Gather the key IT knowledge needed to be indispensible. This
year’s Tech Summit agenda is carefully designed to provide you with the l
atest IT trends and knowledge needed to make the best possible decisions o
n behalf of your organization. It will allow you to see the best practices
other leading companies have adopted\, key IT challenges they are facing\
, and new solutions that are solving these challenges.

Description

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NET/WORK is a technology job fair showcasing vibrant companies
seeking talent and talented people seeking work. Nothing stiff or stuffy
about it. The companies at NET/WORK are psyched to show off their company
culture—and get to know you outside of your resume.

Great technologists have options when it co
mes to finding a job. The employers at NET/WORK are looking to learn more
than just what’s on your resume. You’ll still need chops to land your drea
m job\, but at NET/WORK\, your personality & “fit” carry real weight.

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AGENDA

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3:00 PM | EVENT START

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4:00 –
6:50 PM | TENATIVE WORKSHOPS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY (Check back for
more topics)

On Friday\, March 16th from 5-7pmwe ar
e collaborating with Women’s Entrepreneurial Organization & Temple Consult
ing Club to host a panel discussion featuring four prominent female consul
tants\, two of which are in IT consulting. This will be a great event for
MIS students to learn more about IT consulting as well as challenges and s
uccesses of women in the workplace\, so this is certainly an event you don
’t want to miss. More details on the flyer!

SecureWorld conferences provide content and facilitate profe
ssional connections in the cybersecurity industry. SecureWorld stays on to
p of global IT security issues and shares the critical knowledge and tools
needed to protect against ever-evolving threats.

If you know the basics of social media but don’t yet have a
campaign strategy\, this session is for you! You’ll hear tips and tricks f
or growing audience\, building your online presence and strengthening your
brand.

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Join fellow Owl\, Brian Hart as he shares his expertise.
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Brian Hart is an online columnist for Inc. Magazine and founder of
Flackable\, a national\, full-service public relations and digital marketi
ng agency headquartered in Philadelphia. The agency\, which he bootstrappe
d in 2014 at the age of 27\, now represents a national client base of fina
ncial and professional services firms. His professional recognition includ
es Irish America Magazine’s 2017 Business 100\, PR News’ 2017 Rising PR St
ars 30 & Under\, Lehigh Valley Business’s 2016 Forty Under 40 and Adweek’s
2015 PR Industry 30 Under 30.

WITS inspires\, educates and connects women in the technolog
y industry. Whether you work on the technical or business side of technolo
gy or somewhere in between\, WITS has something for you. Join us for a uni
que combination of hands-on workshops\; talks on trends in technology\; in
formation and discussions about careers in tech and how to pursue them\; a
nd connection and networking opportunities with other women in various asp
ects and careers in technology.

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All profits generated from each ev
ent support the non-profit\, TechGirlz.org\, and its ongoing mission to inspi
re middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empow
er their future careers.

David Schoch\, MBA ’78

David Schoch\, MBA ’78\, led the Asia Pacific and Chin
a Operations of Ford Motor Company from 2012 to 2017 as group vice preside
nt\, president\, chairman\, and CEO. During his tenure\, Ford saw signific
ant global growth in innovation\, manufacturing\, and sales. Join the Fox
School community in a conversation about self-driving cars\, disruptive gl
obal forces\, and China’s leadership role in the world’s economy.

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Frederic Fox Lecture Series

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The annual Frederic Fox Lecture Seri
es showcases an emerging and thought provoking topic relevant to business
education. Named in memoriam of Robert and Richard Fox’s late father\, Fre
deric Fox\, the event offers a premier avenue for innovative\, community-d
riven research while also providing the Fox School of Business an opportun
ity to engage with local\, national\, and international business and civic
leaders.

Will discuss how you can quickly launch a professional looki
ng website for under $150. Discussion will consist of best practices and
a few inexpensive template options like Wix\, Squarespace and WordPress.
p>\n

In this highly interactive workshop\, you will have an oppor
tunity to learn about and experience today’s leading Virtual Reality (Ocul
us Riff and HTC Vive)\, Augmented Reality\, and Mixed Reality (Microsoft H
oloLens) technologies. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each\, as well a
s potential use-cases that can achieve real business results.

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Usin
g a real-life case study\, we will break down the process of designing for
virtual reality\, from analysis through implementation. We’ll cover:

The PhillyForce Conference is our premier event of the year\
, showcasing the power and potential of the Salesforce platform and commun
ity. Join us for a day full of fascinating presentations and speakers\, fr
ee breakfast and lunch and a networking Happy Hour\, all at World Cafe Liv
e. Exclusive conference bags\, Salesforce swag\, networking\, and more are
also included! There is no cost to attend this great event!

JOIN US FOR A #CREATIVEJAM\nPlease join us for a Creat
ive Jam\, an inspiring two-part design experience that demonstrates and ce
lebrates creativity.

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The Adobe Creative Cloud team will host the C
reative Jam presentations. This one-hour design showcase highlights the wo
rk of 3 local creative leaders.

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At the same time\, in the next roo
m\, student design teams will be competing in the Creative Jam tournament\
, a 3-hour design charrette showdown. This event will have two categories:
UX/UI Design and Social Campaign. Once the Creative Jam presentations wra
p\, tournament participants will take the stage to share their creations w
ith you. As part of the audience\, you’ll vote on each submission and sele
ct the People’s Choice winner. There will also be Grand Prize winners deci
ded by a group of Judges!

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Event will be held in Mitten Hall on Tem
ple University campus.\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n5:00pm\nDoors op
en. Settle in\, and meet your fellow creative community. Free soda and foo
d available.\nThe tournament will be in full swing—pop your head in
and see how it’s developing.

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6:00pm\nCreative Jam Talks begi
n. Sit back as local creative leaders walk you through their personal crea
tive process.

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7:00pm\nCreative Jam tournament competitors sh
are their solutions\, inspired by a theme announced just 3-hours before. A
udience and Judges vote. Awards follow.

Join eCity Interactive’s Managing Director of Strategy Louis
Miller as he walks you through how your organization can build a digital
content strategy that generates a steady stream of well-qualified leads. A
ll you need to bring with you is a healthy curiosity about how your organi
zation can better serve its users online\, and we’ll provide the rest. Yes
\, that means beer and snacks are on us.

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The workshop will last ap
proximately 90 minutes and involve group exercises in which participants w
ork to identify user challenges and personas. As an attendee\, you will wa
lk away from this event with a solid understanding of how content strategy
can improve your website’s user experience\, and the skills necessary to
put it into practice.

We are seeing growing threats and attacks in regard to cyber
security – against government\, schools\, industry\, critical infrastructu
re. The number of security incidents climbs each year\, along with the cos
t to respond and remediate these incidents. Is there sufficient awareness
of the problem – do we have sufficient cyberliteracy? Are we making enough
progress? Is there enough talent in the pipeline to keep our region safe?

We will then break into small
groups for more in-depth conversations with each panelist\, followed by c
ocktails and networking. Philadelphia is a special place for tech entrepre
neurship. We hope you will join us – learn about tech\, give some good adv
ice\, get even better advice\, meet new friends and catch up with colleagu
es. Space is limited.

A perfect opportunity for Android and iOS developers to come
together and share their experiences. This event will represent both the
iOS Cocoaheads and Android Philly Alliance and will include lightning talk
s from both the Android and iOS side. The talks will cover topics from beg
inner to advanced level. There will be a Q/A session/panel discussion whic
h will cover the similarities and differences between Kotlin and Swift. Th
e talks will also include experienced iOS and Android Developers discussin
g their life as a developer and the future of iOS and Android. Great oppor
tunities if you are looking to hire or get hired.

Nonprofits throughout the Philadelphia region have an opport
unity to distinguish themselves by incorporating technologies designed jus
t for them. In this session\, panelists will discuss tech that can help th
em better manage their donors\, connect constituents to public resources\,
and develop data visualizations. The focus will be on how nonprofits can
use new and different types of technology to support their missions.

Join us for an afternoon of high-level dev talks focused aro
und today’s trending problem solving tools and innovative solutions. Dev e
xperts will tell you about some of their own real world scenarios and the
tools and languages they’re using.

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We will have four rooms with di
fferent focuses in each room. Whether you want to hear a talk about back-e
nd\, front-end\, cleaning code or you have been dying to listen a speaker
we have\, you will have the opportunity to choose your own schedule throug
hout the day and do it all. Check out our rooms below:

Field LabX and Think Company have teamed up to create an imm
ersive UX research and design experience. Join us for an evening of hands-
on skills training that will challenge you to step outside of your comfort
zone\, learn about a new audience\, and collaboratively innovate on a use
r-focused solution. Through these experiences\, you’ll develop the skills
to become a more empathetic innovator within your organization.

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Th
is Field Lab’s case study will focus on REC Philly\, an organization that
provides resources and support for musicians in Philadelphia. The team at
REC Philly has invited us backstage to get inside access to some of Philly
’s most entrepreneurial musicians. You’ll apply principles of UX research
and design to better understand this community\, uncover their challenges
and pain points\, and create solutions with them in mind.

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After co
mpleting this Field LabX experience\, you’ll walk away with everything you
need to create user-focused solutions for everyday business challenges—no
matter your industry or field. You’ll be armed with the necessary skills
to understand your audience\, create solutions that solve for their needs\
, and effectively communicate your vision.

Mogulette\, in partnership with Coded By Kids\, SEER Interac
tive\, and Stimulus\, are joining forces for the 4th Annual Women In Tech
Soiree!

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The Women In Tech Soiree serves the purpose of highlightin
g the supportive programs of technology\, innovation\, and education withi
n women and diverse groups in Philadelphia.

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This event brings toge
ther some of the most talented\, savvy\, and passionate women in the city
for an evening of knowledge sharing while mixing and mingling over celebra
tory cocktails and fare.

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This year\, the event will feature Angel
Rich\, noted black female tech founder whom Forbes Magazine has named “The
Next Steve Jobs”\, along-side a panel of rock star women within the regio
nal tech community. The inspiration from the speakers is designed to promo
te connection\, collaboration\, and success.

On Wednesday\, May 2 at 5:30 p.m.\, MRP will host a discussi
on and happy hour in its brand-new Center City headquarters. Philadelphia
business leaders will discuss the adoption of AI for business\, including
how AI is already being used\, how companies can most effectively use it m
oving forward and what the future holds. Panelists will debunk myths about
AI\, discuss how to eliminate barriers to entry\, and debate the risks an
d rewards of an AI-powered future.

Whether nonprofit\, for profit\, or somewhere in between\, P
hilly’s social entrepreneurs are engaging with technology to make the City
of Brotherly Love a better place. Join experts from some of the area’s to
p social impact organizations to learn how they are using technology to st
reamline their organizations\, reach underserved populations\, and engage
with new audiences.

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Moderator:

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Mo Manklang\, Chief of Oper
ations\, U.S. Department of Arts and Culture\, is a creative strategist fo
cusing on cooperative solutions and network building. She has been conveni
ng people in the arts\, nonprofit\, social enterprise\, and cooperative ar
eas the past five years in Philadelphia. Mo is Board Vice President of the
Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance\, a member of the Media and Market
ing committee of the Kensington Community Food Co-op\, a member of the Pol
icy Committee of the Sustainable Business Network\, and is cofounder of Th
e Bechdel Test Fest\, an annual festival highlighting women and transgende
r comedians in Philadelphia.

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Panelists:

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Stephanie Thome wo
rks for Azavea: a geospatial technology and data analytics company which f
ocuses on projects that increase civic and social impact. There\, she mana
ges the Cicero product\, which is a database of legislative districts and
elected official contact information. In this capacity\, Stephanie has ass
isted numerous nonprofits using technology to engage with their National\,
state\, and local elected officials. Prior to joining Azavea in 2014\, St
ephanie worked at a nonprofit providing services to people with intellectu
al and developmental disabilities.

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Erik Kivimäki is a Senior Stand
ards Analyst at B Lab. Erik guides multinationals and Brazilian companies
through the B Corporation Certification and GIIRS rating processes. Erik h
as a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from Utrecht University in
the Netherlands and has previously worked in management consulting in the
clean tech and oil and gas sectors.

Calling all technologists and founders in the Delaware Valle
y and beyond for the inaugural HUE Tech Summit\, a diversity in tech event
powered by the Tech Women Network. It will be the Delaware Valley’s first
summit that is designed to educate\, elevate\, and empower women of color
technologists and founders.

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Hidden no more\, it’s time for women
of color in the region to come forth and shine. It will be a groundbreakin
g event during Philly Tech Week as hundreds of professional women\, recent
college graduates\, and supporters are expected to be in attendance. The
theme for the summit is “No More Hidden Figures” and the goal is to ensure
that women of color are not left behind in the ever-changing tech world.<
/p>\n

The opening keynote speech will be provided by Valeisha Butterfiel
d-Jones\, Global Head of Women and Black Community Engagement for GOOGLE\,
and Co-Founder and CEO of the Women’s Entertainment Empowerment Network (
WEEN). The closing key\, Dr. Sandra K. Johnson\, one of the first African
American women in the nation to receive a PH.D. in Electrical Engineering.

Coming to you for the second year in a row\, O3 World is hos
ting Innovation Day\, a three-hour string of lightning talks\, live demos
and interactions showcasing new and emerging technologies from Philadelphi
a’s top agencies and innovation labs on Friday\, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. during Philly Tech Week 2018 presented by Comcast.

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Simi
lar to last year\, we’ll continue to discuss emerging technologies such as
voice user interfaces\, artificial intelligence\, augmented reality and m
ore! Participants will be sharing their real-life experiences with the tec
hnologies and demonstrate how they’ve used it to improve efficiencies and
overall user experiences.

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This year’s speakers include:
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Lisha Davis\, Head of Innovation Studio\, Vanguard

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Anatoly Polinsky\, Director of Zeros and Ones\, Chariot Solutio
ns

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Brett Bagenstose\, The Baron of Pixels\, Neo-Pangea

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Mike Gadsby\, Co-Founder and CXO\, Lauren Slattery\, Head of UX Strategy\
, and Dan Laufer\, Developer of O3 World

Vue.JS is a rapidly rising contender in the world of Single-
Page Application frameworks. It borrows a bit of familiar template syntax
from AngularJS\, and comes with the performance of React. You’ll learn the
basics of this framework in a 1/2 day session with Chariot’s front-end de
veloper experts.

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You’ll learn how Vue components are created\, how
to communicate between components\, generate content with both templates
and JSX\, write tests against your components\, integrate routing\, and ma
nage state in vuex and externally with Redux.

The 2nd annual Tapp Social Summit on June 1
9th from 1:00 – 5:30 PM at Theater N in Wilmington\, Delaware.

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#TappSocialSummit is a Community Innovation Forum\, which of
fers nonprofits\, corporate partners\, and community leaders in the Mid At
lantic region an opportunity to hear and interact with local and national
thought leaders about leveraging their passions and technology to inspire
positive social change.

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The purpose of the event is to promote com
munity growth\, corporate social responsibility and nonprofit innovation.<
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nEveryone who aspires to
change their communities\, through the use of technology\, communications
and personal impact.

Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized\, fam
ily-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science\, art\, ro
bots\, crafts\, tech\, music\, hands-on-activities\, and more. It’s an eve
nt where people show what they are making and share what they are learning
.

Join PANMA on Thursday June 28th for a panel discussion on t
he General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect on May
25\, 2018. Our panelists will discuss the legal\, risk management\, and so
cial media/analytics aspects of GDPR.

Join us for a Delivery Session where we will challenge this
inner critic and develop tactical tools to turn negative self-talk into po
sitive reinforcement in order to make you a better Project Manager and tea
m leader.

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This event is jointly hosted by Temple and Villanova. The workshop will
be on July 20th starting at 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM. There will be a lunch
break and tours of the Villanova CAVE – An Immersive Experience. Attendees should bring a
laptop and power cord to the event as many of the lectures provide opport
unities to utilize software and other platforms commonly used in healthcar
e analytics.

A blockchain conference and workshop will be held in Cente
r City Philadelphia on October 11th and 12th focusing on pharmaceuticals\,
supply chain and blockchain. ➡ https://chain76.org/ ⬅

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This is the FIRST Blockchain conference in Philadelphia relating to suppl
y chain in the pharmaceutical industry. The event host\, William Entriken\
, is the lead author of the blockchain standard for non-fungible tokens (E
thereum ERC-721). Ernst & Young\, Celgene\, Johnson & Johnson\, etc. will
be attending the conference.

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Also\, the participants will walk awa
y with actual blockchain development experience. Everybody in the room
will deploy a smart contract!

NET/WORK is a technology job fair s
howcasing vibrant companies seeking talent and talented people seeking wor
k. Nothing stiff or stuffy about it. The companies at NET/WORK are psyched
to show off their company culture—and get to know you outside of your res
ume.

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Take this opportunity to network and find job opportunities w
ith companies in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond.

Come and learn how to market yourself and your venture perso
nally as a brand!

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Tyra Ford is the Director of the Temple Professi
onal Network out of the Office of Alumni Relations. In this role\, Tyra i
s charged with building a robust program aimed at providing high-quality c
areer-related programming\, resources and networking opportunities that su
pport Temple alumni in all phases of their career development and across a
variety of industries. Prior to this role\, she worked at the Fox School
of Business\, holding the dual role of faculty and Director of Client Deve
lopment for Fox Management Consulting. In these roles\, Tyra taught under
graduate marketing courses and led business development efforts\, securing
consulting projects for Fox’s MBA students and serving a range of clients
from Fortune 50 firms to startups. She has also designed content for and
facilitated professional development workshops for a wide variety of audi
ences. Tyra has strong entrepreneurial roots\, having founded and run her
own business prior to joining Temple.

Every year\, Glassdoor releases its top 25 highest paying jo
bs. This year\, almost half of them are in the tech field\; if you’re thin
king about getting into tech\, now is the right time.

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We’ll cover
the different ways you can break into tech and outline the pros and cons o
f all the options within the local tech community. Then we’ll dive into th
e technical career opportunities that are available locally – from jobs yo
u’ve heard of like front-end developer\, to jobs that are new to the area\
, like developer evangelist.

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You will receive a confirmati
on email and an email the day of the event from Eventbrite with the live w
ebinar link.

The State of Technology in PHL: Understanding your H
ybrid Cloud Strategy

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Join us on Wednesday\, January 16th
2019 as our panel of Philadelphia-based experts breakdown the importance o
f a hybrid cloud strategy. We’ll discuss the role of the data center and c
loud on-ramps\; how legacy systems can benefit from hybrid cloud infrastru
cture\; and processing content at the edge.

Drones are one of the hottest technological forces of the 21
st century. These incredible marvels have democratized perspective\, takin
g exclusive ownership over that unique slice of airspace sandwiched betwee
n the reach of the longest selfie stick and the lowest hovering helicopter
. Unmanned aerial vehicles help to contextualize our vast and gorgeous env
ironments. In that way\, they’re an artist’s dream medium. The ancient hum
an desire to take flight and see the world from a towering view is now ava
ilable to the masses. So\, how can you communicate a soaring visual story
and elevate your artistry to new heights?

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Join award-winning trave
l photographer Chase Guttman\, author of The Handbook of Drone Photography
\, as he guides you through the airspace of the newest photographic fronti
er.

FemmeHacks is a beginner-friendly\, collegiate hackathon for
women-identifying* individuals in Philly/NY/NJ\, hosted by the University
of Pennsylvania’s Women in Comp
uter Science. Our goal is to inspire\, teach\, and empower women in th
e Philly tech community. We believe that together we can learn\, build coo
l projects\, and create a community of technical women* in the field. Femm
eHacks offers both beginner and intermediate workshops on Friday in topics
like web dev\, hardware\, and GitHub (a code collaboration tool). On Satu
rday\, we have all-day hacking with mentoring engineers\, side events\, sw
ag\, and good food.

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* we realize “women” is a complicated term. We
use * to specifically and intentionally welcome trans and cis women\, as
well as nonbinary and gender non-conforming folks :). Equality for all\, y
’all.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION/ATTENDANCE\nYou must be CSPD’d – either through BA2101 or Getting Started\, Resum
e Development\, Resume Critique and review/completion of your FoxNet profi
le in order to attend.

In order to receive your CSPD certified stamp on your resume\, simply appl
y to this posting and then stop by the CSPD office during business hours\,
Monday-Friday\, 8:30am-5:00pm.

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The online preregistration form wi
ll close on Wednesday\, February 13th. All requests for a CSPD Certified s
tamp after this date must be made in person at the CSPD office in 134 Alte
r Hall or you can do manual check-in the day of the event.

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WHAT IF
I CANNOT APPLY FOR THE FOX SPRING CONNECTION?\nIf you are unable to
apply to the posting then you are not listed as CSPD’d in our system. If
you believe you are CSPD’d and there is a discrepancy on your profile\, pl
ease contact the CSPD office to verify your status. If you are unsure of h
ow to get CSPD’d please see below.

Join your peers by registering now. Gather the key IT knowle
dge needed to be indispensable. This year’s Tech Summit agenda is carefull
y designed to provide you with the latest IT trends and knowledge needed t
o make the best possible decisions on behalf of your organization. It will
allow you to see the best practices other leading companies have adopted\
, key IT challenges they are facing\, and new solutions that are solving t
hese challenges. The available seating is limited so be sure to sign up as
soon as possible to ensure you will have a seat. You are welcome to invit
e other key people on your team.

ABOUT DRAGONHACKS 2019
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DragonHacks 2019 is the best 24 hour hardware-focused hackathon ev
ent hosted by Drexel University IEEE in 2019 in the Bennett S. LeBow Colle
ge of Business. DragonHacks 2019 is bringing in the brightest minds of the
world’s best schools to spend 24 hours to create ground breaking new prod
ucts from scratch!

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We will have more than enough East coast exclus
ive food and caffeine to energize hungry and excited hackers. With over $1
0\,000 in prizes this year\, your sleepless efforts will be rewarded!

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Hacking begins at 2 PM Saturday April 20th right after the 1 PM openi
ng ceremony and ends at 2 PM Sunday April 21st. You must submit your proje
ct on Devpost. In order to be eligible for prizes\, you also must particip
ate on the Sunday judging.

This year’s kickoff aims to blend the best of PTW19 with a 2
7-year-old tradition of arts and culture in Philadelphia known as First Fr
iday where galleries traditionally open their doors and the sidewalks fill
with people looking to see the newest collections.

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Meet technolog
ists\, artists and entrepreneurs alike through this neighborhood-wide\, on
e-night activation.

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MAJOR KEY ALERT: Our pals in
the cloud\, Linode\, will open up their g
orgeous space at 3rd and Arch streets to be the official host for the Phil
ly Tech Week 2019 presented by Comcast Kickoff Festival in Old City!

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Looking for art to hang in your office or home\, and support the local
creative community at the same time? Join our “Buy local art” chal
lenge and help us reach the goal of $10\,000 of local art purchas
ed by the tech community during Philly Tech Week 2019
presented by Comcast.

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We are creating a beautiful map of the P
TW19 Kickoff Festival footprint featuring the companies and organizations
that wish to be open and a part of the event by being represented on the m
ap as a location open for some period of time to the public between 5 to 1
0 p.m. that first Friday night in May.

Are you a startup founder starting your journey in the world
of entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you want to turn into a suc
cessful product? If you’ve answered YES and have the passion to carry your
product from Idea to reality – then this half-day workshop is for you and
your team!

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Join us for this 6 hour\, hands-on workshop as the fou
nders of Ycenter and OpenForge guide you through best practices in turning
your idea into an actionable business. We’ll guide founders on best pract
ices\, procedures\, tools\, and exercises that will allow you to enter the
market quicker and more effectively.

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This workshop is for both so
lo founders and teams\; as the presenters will also guide founders in how
to create effective teams\, establish processes for communication\, and be
st practices for guiding productive meetings. This workshop includes:

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* Complex Problem breakdown
& LEAN Canvas

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* Turning Problems into Market Opportunity

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Creating Rapid Digital Prototypes

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* Working with cross-functional
teams (Design\, Development\, and Business)

Join us during Philly Tech Week for
a workshop that will help you identify the right digital marketing channe
ls to drive loyalty and revenue for your business.

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We will discuss how to manage and enhance SEO\, build the right
content and leverage it across channels\, and create actionable insights t
hat impact your sales and marketing strategy.

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In this workshop\, you will learn:

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The value of each digital marketing channel

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Elements of an
effective channel strategy

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How to personalize your channel stra
tegy to target your audience

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The skills and technologies you nee
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About your workshop leaders:

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Christine Williams is the Head of Marketing at Direc
tLync based in Newtown\, PA. DirectLync is a SaaS-based company that launc
hed a digital marketing and sales platform in early 2019. The launch inclu
ded a complete digital channel strategy and new brand identity.

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Sierra Carter Gordon is the Marketing Manager at Sm
ak Parlour. Smak Parlour is a retail store based in Old City\, Philadelphi
a. In 2018\, they leveraged new digital marketing channels which increased
site traffic by 600%.

Framing Philly’s Social Impact Scene: Where Business\, Nonpr
ofit\, & Philly Meet is back for the third year!

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Whether nonprofit
\, for-profit\, or somewhere in between\, Philly’s social entrepreneurs ar
e engaging with technology to make the City of Brotherly Love a better pla
ce. Join experts from some of the area’s top social impact organizations t
o learn how they are using technology to streamline their organizations\,
reach underserved populations\, and engage with new audiences.

The City of Philadelphia’s is excited to introduce GeoJawn 2
019 – the annual open house event showcasing multiple demonstrations\, pre
sentations\, and discussions on the innovative geospatial and data driven
solutions the City has developed in the past year. At GeoJawn\, attendees
will discover the City’s newest geospatial and data access applications\,
immerse themselves in technical discussions of our geospatial based progra
mming and development technology\, and explore innovative analysis used to
derive solutions to Philadelphia’s problems. The City is proud to offer o
pen and transparent access to our tech\, projects\, and solutions and is e
xcited to host this year’s GeoJawn in conjunction with Philly Tech Week 20
19 Presented by Comcast.

In terms of healthcare technology\, focus on the clinical tr
ial and life-science industries\, as a fertile market for technology innov
ators\, is severely lacking. The Clinical Innovators Forum is an event which seeks to educate the community on this exciting sector
of healthcare technology. Modeled after our Clinical Innovators S
ummit\, the forum will allow those interested\, to be exposed to
current leaders\, organizers\, and managers in the clinical space. Partici
pants will learn about the current technology ecosystem\, as well as some
of the processes that are desperately in need of more digitally ergonomic
assistance.

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The event will begin with a thirty-minute networking p
eriod\, where refreshments will be provided to attendees. It will be follo
wed by two\, ten minute\, presentations on the structure of human clinical
trials and how they operate and are governed. Finally\, the event will en
d with a thirty minute panel discussion featuring clinical trial managers\
, sponsors and coordinators\, conversing with each other and attendees\, a
bout the challenges being faced in the industry\, and how technology can b
e applied to remedy such challenges. After the panel discussion\, time wil
l be available for further networking and socializing.

Join us for an afternoon of mixed-level dev talks focused a
round problem solving and innovative solutions. We will have dev experts t
alking about real world scenarios and the tools they’re using. There will
be lightening presentations in four different rooms where attendees can ch
oose their own agenda for the day and hear from the talks and speakers the
y are interested in learning about.

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Dev Conference details
\, speakers and topics will be announced soon!

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Following
Dev Conference\, join us at our Dev Happy Hour to mingle with the local te
ch community!

Chicktech Philly is excited to host Building Diverse
Tech Teams: An Evening of Lightning Talks as part of Philly Tech
Week! Join local technologists and executives for an evening of networkin
g and lightning talks focused on how and why to hire and retain diverse te
chnical talent.

Public Access has democratized and diversified TV and Radio
programming in ways that leave us to consider what is possible if immersiv
e media and emerging technology are included in Public Access facilities.
Imagine a world where AI\, VR\, MR\, AR\, and 3D technology allow us to co
nstruct experiences as a community-driven public access utility. What are
the implications or opportunities for our families\, our neighborhoods\, o
ur schools\, our public health\, or our government when emerging technolog
y is people powered media?

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PhillyCAM is partnering with media arti
sts\, Anula Shetty and Michael Kuetemeyer\, to host this experimental inst
allation for PhillyCAM members and the general public to explore community
engagement through digital technology. Projects on display from 12PM to 5
PM.

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Anula Shetty and Michael Kuetemeyer a
re award winning media artists whose work has been screened at MOMA\, the
Flaherty Film Seminar and film festivals and museums worldwide. They are c
o-directors of the video collective Termite TV and have had extensive expe
rience creating video installations and teaching digital media to youth an
d community groups. Their immersive documentary work involves exploring ne
w ways of experiencing a place and the oral histories that surround it. Cu
rrent projects include Time Lens www.timelens.org\, an imm
ersive mobile App about gentrification and homelessness and Places of Powe
r www.termite.org/power. They are interested in using
VR\, AR and mobile apps as platforms to distribute community and artistic
media.

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PhillyCAM\, Philadelphia’s publ
ic access television network\, is a community media center that brings peo
ple together to make and share media that promotes creative expression\, d
emocratic values and civic participation.

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the most ubiquitous language f
or data scientists and data analysts. Companies store their data in a data
base\, and SQL is a common database query language that helps you to build
your database\, retrieve the data\, and work with that data in a structur
ed manner.

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In this course\, you’ll learn to extract and analyze da
ta stored in databases. You’ll first learn to extract data and work with s
imple queries to pull specific data you need for your analysis. Join us fo
r a fun interactive workshop that will get you on your way to using SQL.
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How to join us: Once you register\, you will receive an email with
the links to the live webinar. If you do not receive your link\, please em
ail ivy@thinkful.com.

Join us for a half-day of food\, drinks\, and educational se
ssions on the Microsoft suite of products. Get updated by our team of expe
rts on the new solutions coming from Microsoft and how they can be incorpo
rated into your IT infrastructure.

Join us to learn more about the role and career path opportu
nities of an IT Auditor. We will explore a typical day in our professional
lives and share insights on what skills and experiences one can gain work
ing in Internal Audit. Khaleque Ismail and Ramir Austin\, both IT Auditors
at Chubb\, will share their personal experiences and we’ll conclude with
an open dialogue to answer any questions from the group.

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Alan Phan
is an IT Audit Professional at Chubb helping to manage and minimize infor
mation technology risks at the organization. He has 15 years of IT experie
nce and specializes in advisory of security and cyber risk management. A s
trong supporter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace\, Alan serves
on multiple boards and committees to influence and shape organizational cu
lture. When not working\, Alan enjoys staying active\, a good Netflix bing
e\, and spending quality time with his family ruled by three little prince
sses.

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After registering for the event the Zoom link will b
e provided via email.

Would you like to understand how to “Filter Through the G
oogle Noise?” If so\, join Andrew Miller\, SVP\, Search & Emerging Med
ia at CMI/Compas as he shows you what marketers need to know. Andrew has
over 11 years of search engine marketing experience and has been able to h
elp healthcare brands create holistic strategies to reach their audiences.
These strategies also include the use of Video\, Programmatic\, Contextua
l and SEO programs along with cross-channel synergies all in an effort to
drive innovation for clients and his teams. Andrew loves working in health
care because it impacts everyone – and being able to see how the space is
evolving through tech and digital innovation is extremely exciting.

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p>Google is an industry leader that sets the standard for search\, as such
it’s important to understand any major updates\, changes or partnerships
and the effect that they may have on your business. As an expert in the se
arch space\, Andrew Miller\, presents the most relevant and high-profile n
ews as it pertains to Google. Andrew will share insights\, support and dir
ection around what noise can be filtered out and what needs to be focused
on as marketers and advertisers in the industry.\n

This webinar will examine how to brid
ge the gap between marketing and sales by combining key processes with tec
hnology to improve marketing return on investment (ROI)\, sales productivi
ty\, and most importantly\, top-line growth.

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Strateg
ic steps to ensure a clear lead and customer management process that both
teams agree to and abide by

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building trust to close better deals\, faster

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Real-world use cases that demonstrate the benef
its of developing a healthy lead management process

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ink at the top of the page

Managing who has access to your cloud environment is missi
on-critical for IT security. Compliance is putting pressure on how organiz
ations manage privileged access on these systems\, which are storing petab
ytes of user and customer data.

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Unfortunately\, t
he nature of Linux makes it very hard to understand who is in your cloud a
t any given moment\, resulting in breach detection times of over 200 days.
Legacy solutions for privileged access management (PAM)\, designed to add
ress this problem on Windows\, completely neglect the Linux platform and l
eave you exposed.

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Join Cmd’s Head of Security\, J
ohn Brunn\, to learn the nature of these failures\, why it’s so difficult
to understand and locate who is in your cloud\, and how to fix it.

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You will learn:

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• How to assess your gaps in
user attribution and compliance on Linux

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• Why requirements f
or PAM on Linux are different than Windows

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• What a PAM soluti
on for Linux should be designed to do

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• How to execute a smart
PAM strategy in your Linux cloud

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John Br
unn

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Head of Security

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John has over 20 years of infosec exper
ience and is currently head of security at Cmd. Settling in San Francisco
in 2000\, he has run security teams at retail and travel e-commerce compan
ies\, as well as a mobile security startup.

The Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT)
in partnership with Fox Management Consulting invites you to an insightfu
l online conversation with senior industry leaders.

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The Covid-19 c
risis has disrupted life and commerce. The loss of life\, health\, jobs\,
and opportunity is tragic. However\, information technology has played a m
ajor positive role in allowing businesses to operate\, families to engage
and industry to keep functioning.

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How has the IT industry a
dapted so far to the challenges of Covid-19?

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What still needs to
be done?

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Given the likely long term effects of this crisis\, wh
at will the IT industry look like after the crisis?

Join us to celebrate 20 years of MIS and IBIT on Sept. 23\,
2020. We’re throwing a carnival to mark the momentous occasion!

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We
’re bringing back all your favorites\, from corn dogs to funnel cake. With
surprise DJ and dozens of classic carnival games lining the walls in Mitt
en to kick off our anniversary celebration. This year will be bigger than
ever before!